Sr. Industrial Designer, Grocery Industrial Design Engineering

$81,800 - $175,000/Yr

Amazon - Santa Monica, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Santa Monica, CA

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Sr. Industrial Designer will be part of the Industrial Design Implementation Engineering (IDIE) team at Amazon, focusing on pilot building projects for Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh Fulfillment and Distribution Centers. This role involves end-to-end design support for buildings, from concept to execution, while ensuring efficiency and value in existing sites. The designer will create and maintain detailed drawings using CAD programs and collaborate with various teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete schematic designs for complex projects.
• Partner with internal and external teams to streamline site layouts for value and efficiency.
• Create design solutions that can scale and execute solutions with clear communication and documentation.
• Maintain standards for multiple business lines, and create them for new building types.
• Create drawings with a high level of detail using various CAD programs as tools to communicate with internal and external teams.
• Driving programmatic roll-outs for key initiatives.

Requirements

• Professional Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture or related field
• 7+ years of experience in Design/Innovation, Research & Development, Manufacturing/Process/ Industrial Engineering, or related
• Fulfillment/Distribution Center experience
• Ability to work within an ambiguous environment and manage change
• Experience in technical leadership for large-scale industrial projects
• Proficiency using AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of owning projects from start to finish - self-starter and self-directed
• Proactive and flexible attitude; willingness to take an 'all hands-on deck' approach.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree or other advanced degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process Engineering or related field
• Experience designing large industrial kitchen projects is preferred
• Experience with grocery logistics and related automation around the food handling space
• Experience in production kitchens logistics, including knowledge of hot/cold kitchen equipment and their vendors, food production flow, and food safety requirement knowledge
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, BIM360, and other Autodesk related software
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to manage, influence, negotiate, and communicate with external business partners and internal teams to meet organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible work hours